massage career

How to Become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas

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Interested in becoming a Massage Therapist? Here is a step-by-step guide on how to become a Licensed Massage Therapist in Texas. The state agency that regulates massage therapy is the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation(TDLR) TDLR defines Massage Therapy as the manipulation of soft tissue by hand or through a mechanical or electrical apparatus for the purpose of body massage. The term...
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Work For Yourself: Five Benefits of a Mobile Massage Practice

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The Out-call Business Model Can Benefit the Massage Therapist and Client, Alike, In Many Ways If you want to work for yourself after massage school, or if you are already a practicing massage therapist who wants to shift the focus their massage career, consider the many benefits of a mobile massage practice. Here are five: 1. Earn a Higher Income with Mobile Massage 2. Save Money Offering ...
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LESSONS FROM GROUCHO

By David Lauterstein Whether you are a therapist, an educator, a business person, or, a politician, if you let money be your first priority you are making a mistake. Money does not make us happy. “Love flies out the door when money comes innuendo.” -Groucho Marx As Groucho says, when it’s overvalued or sneakily dominates our consciousness, then love flies out the door. Image courtesy of ...
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NOW IS THE TIME TO DO WHAT YOU LOVE

“If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” -Marc Anthony By David Lauterstein Studying massage is the deepest form of learning. The reason is, unlike so much schooling, this is a learning and a work that includes your body as well as your mind and it does not leave your heart behind. Don’t we all want work we can really put our hearts into? Since you learn anatomy holistica...
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How Being a Massage Therapist Can Lead to a Successful Career in Healthcare

From LMT to Healthcare Professional - Here's Why It Works... If your dreams and desires include a career in healthcare, you're in luck. The healthcare industry is growing at a “faster than average” rate, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Here’s what else they have to say about some popular healthcare careers. (Wait for it, massage is at the end!) Careers in Healthcare (Note:...
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3 Reasons the Next Gen Should Consider a Massage Therapy Job

What Could You Want in a Career More than Independence, Security and Freedom? Gen Z and young Millennials (Gen Y), are already doing things differently than the generations before then. Their career options and considerations are no exception. If you a member of one of the "next generations," we hope you'll consider the following: If you value being in control of your time, having your own ...
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Massage Careers: Work For Yourself

You Can Work for Yourself as a Self-Employed Massage Therapist Have you ever wanted to work for yourself? Be your own boss? Make your own work schedule? One of the benefits of a career in massage therapy is sheer number and variety of opportunities you have perform bodywork. Some licensed massage therapists (LMTs) choose to specialize over the lifetime of their careers and some have a practice...
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Massage Careers: Spa & Resort Massage Therapist

One of the benefits of a career in massage therapy is the number and variety of opportunities you have perform bodywork. Some licensed massage therapists (LMTs) choose to specialize over the lifetime of their careers and some have a practice that ranges in every way possible. In this series we will discuss the range of environments, specifically, in which you can practice massage therapy. The p...
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Massage Therapy Careers: Franchise Massage Therapist

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One of the benefits of a career in massage therapy is the number and variety of opportunities you have to perform bodywork. Some licensed massage therapists (LMTs) choose to specialize over the lifetime of their careers and some have a practice that ranges in every way possible. This series discusses the range of environments, specifically, in which you can practice massage therapy. Going ...
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Diary of a Massage Therapist: Then and Now

by Jennifer (Shaw) Bonnesi I’m ten years into my massage career, and with each year that passes, and as my massage practice deepens, I am increasingly glad I got my massage certification. (Fellow, seasoned massage therapist, can I get an amen?) If you are in the early stages of your career or just beginning to research the massage certification process, I hope the following encourages you. ...
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